Wing Loadings (was SR22 discussion)
High wing loading = pig is kind of missing the point if a 'pig' is a bad
thing.
A high wing loading tends to give a good ride in turbulence which can
make it easier to handle things, especially in the soup. Take off roll
will be longer, stall higher, approach speeds higher but with 5,000'
runways all over the place, maybe a good tradeoff for many. Just put a
big engine on it and go!
I'll bet the Bo is in the right place on your list.
Signed,
Puddle jumping, butt dragging, turf loving, pork barbecue eating
Mauledriver who has never flown any of them.
john smith wrote:
SR22 max gross 3400 lbs wing loading 23.5 lb/sqft
PA32-300 max gross 3400 lbs wing loading 19.5 lb/sqft
Bo G33 max gross 3300 lbs wing loading (not found*)
C182R max gross 3100 lbs wing loading 17.8 lb/sqft
PA32-236 max gross 3000 lbs wing loading 17.6 lb/sqft
* neither the G33 POH nor the FAA TCDS contain the wing area nor wing
loading information. If anyone has the information, please add it.
I tried to use the comparable weight aircraft and performance.
As is evident, as a four seater, the SR22 is a "pig".
Although a retract, the G33 Bonanza is a good comparison given its
cruise speed and max gross. It's lower wing loading gives it better
landing preformance.
Useful load may offer a different perspective, but that can vary widely
by individual aircraft, so is not a valid comparison item.
Can anyone provide the gross weight and wing loading for a new Mooney?
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